Jarius King

Pronouns: he/him/his

Social Media: IG: @mogdance, https://www.youtube.com/@MOGdance, https://www.facebook.com/MOG.dance/

Bio: Jarius King is a Black Arts instructor and multidisciplinary artist living life in 3D — as a dad, DJ, and dancer. His dedication to Black Arts began in 2000. Drawing from music, dance, martial arts, and creative movement, King has developed an unorthodox artistic voice shaped by decades of global experience — from performing for the NBA to competing/teaching across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. He is also a professional DJ and event MC known as King G.N.S. (pronounced “Genius”). Community engagement lies at the heart of his endeavors. King co-founded Breakin’ The Law: International Festival of Urban Movement in 2004, which grew into the largest annual dance festival in Wisconsin's history, with qualifiers spanning Hong Kong, S. Africa, Panama, and Manila. That same spirit drives his ongoing work— inviting all to witness, participate, and be transformed by intersecting art forms, cultures, and ideas that define his practice.